The wait is over! We have an all-new gameplay video for Marvel’s Wolverine, along with details about our gameplay, characters, and story from the recent State of Play. We’re also excited to announce you can pre-order Marvel’s Wolverine starting today.
But first, dive into our new trailer.
Setting the stage: our gameplay trailer
Let’s not mince words: Marvel’s Wolverine is a brutal, violent, and action-packed single-player adventure from our team at Insomniac Games, in collaboration with Marvel Games. It cuts deeper than claw combat alone, with an emotionally charged original story centered on a comic book icon: James “Logan” Howlett, aka Wolverine.
To set up our Extended Gameplay Trailer, Logan is tailing a group of mutants that have been hunted and captured by the Reavers, a guns-for-hire cybernetic militia. The Reavers have plans to deliver the mutants to their client, Bolivar Trask – a billionaire industrialist driven by a fanatical belief in human superiority. We also introduce another major player in Logan’s journey: Jean Grey, a powerful telekinetic and emergent leader of the captured mutants.
Download “Jean lifts her right arm in front and left hand up to the side of her face as a bright, purple aura illuminates her hands and eyes. She’s gearing up to use her telekinetic powers.”
The situation is dire and help is limited. Mutants live in the shadows fearful of those hunting them, while the rest of society lives unaware of their existence. The only ones potentially capable of protecting their own is Team X, a last-stand mutant task force facing its darkest hour, which Logan rejoins after leaving three years prior. For the mutants, the fight for survival is theirs alone.
Download “Wolverine angrily slashes his right arm, fist, and claws upward; he’s splitting a Trask grunt’s gun in half. Meanwhile, Jean fights a Reaver on top of a truck just off in the background using her telekinetic powers.”
In his search for the mutants, Logan crosses paths with unsuspecting Reavers. They’re armed to the teeth with advanced technology, equipped with lethal weapons and cybernetic implants. They’re ready for a fight… but so is Wolverine. He can stalk enemies, ambush from above, or shred through them with fast, fluid, and brutal claw attacks.
Drawn in by a frantic plea for help, Logan and Jean are compelled to team up against Trask’s hired guns, and they prove to be more than capable. Logan can carve into foes with special combat moves called “Techniques” such as the Tornado Spin and Bull Rush. Meanwhile, Jean obliterates enemies with her powerful telekinetic abilities, which presents a few opportunities for Critical Strikes. These are devastating finishing moves that Wolverine can execute solo or with other characters; they’re takedown opportunities worth looking out for during a frenzied fight.
Every successful attack, parry, and kill will build up Logan’s Rage. This allows for stronger attacks or activating his Healing Factor to survive grievous body damage. If Logan’s Rage is pushed too far, he can unleash Rage Tier 3: a stylized monochromatic explosion of savagery inspired by Marvel Comics’ Black, White, and Blood series.
The overwhelmed Reavers retreat. But Logan can take this fight to go. In one of many set pieces, Wolverine tears through the highway on a motorcycle where he can take out trucks, slash tires, and hurl enemies off the road. He also leaps to different vehicles fighting anything the Reavers throw at him, including powerful Brutes. Bloodied, battered, and on the brink of defeat? Wolverine can channel his rage and kick into Last Stand to activate his Healing Factor; he can live to fight another day and show everyone why he’s the best there is.
Download “Wolverine lunges forward, claws at the ready, at a Reaver. Both are fighting on top of a truck. The rest of the Reaver convoy surrounds them in the background.”
Additionally, we’re delighted to confirm that Marvel’s Wolverine will feature a comprehensive list of accessibility options at launch. It’s a longstanding part of our development process at Insomniac Games to create features that provide assistance for players with cognitive, visual, auditory, and motor disabilities.
You can cut over to our Support website for a detailed list of features coming to Marvel’s Wolverine at launch here.
September 15, 2026 is our date. Pre-order today*
Save the date. Marvel’s Wolverine arrives September 15, 2026, on PlayStation 5. You can pre-order now to secure access to these early unlock bonuses and PS Avatars via the PlayStation Store or at participating retailers**.
In Thailand, pre-order for disc version will begin on June 4, 2026.
Marvel’s Wolverine – Pre-order Bonuses
Early Access Suit: Classic Brown
Early Access Claws: Reflective Claws
1 Additional Technique Point
4 PS Avatars
Unleash your full potential with the Digital Deluxe Edition (SGD 99.90 / MYR 399 / IDR 1,349,000 / THB 2,690 MSRP). This version includes exclusive suits, claws, and more technique points to get you started faster! To note, the suits and claws are purely cosmetic.
Marvel’s Wolverine – Digital Deluxe Edition
Marvel’s Wolverine Digital Game
All Pre-Order Bonuses
5 Exclusive Suits
Incredible
Savage
Age of Apocalypse
Night Hunt
New Leather
5 Exclusive Claws
Smooth-Edged Claws
Hollow Blade Claws
Thick Claws
Serrated Spine Claws
Tapered Claws
3 Additional Technique Points
Not only will you have a variety of looks to choose from, but you’ll also have an assortment of claws to unlock in Marvel’s Wolverine. You can gain access to them in the base game through standard progression, with exclusive items offered only through the Digital Deluxe Edition. But we’ll share more about our suits and claws at a later date. Speaking of which…
Download “Sabretooth angrily snarls, showing his teeth. He has long blonde hair dangling off the side of his head; fire is behind him as embers fall in the foreground.”
** Pre-order is also available for Standard Disc Edition (SGD 89.90 / MYR 299 / IDR 1,169,000 / THB 2,290 / PHP 4,099 / VND 1,799,000).
Expect more soon
We have several teases closing our trailer too, including more intense battles, suits, enemy factions, and characters…. was that Sabretooth!? There’s plenty left to share about Marvel’s Wolverine on our road to launch, so pre-order today and keep up with @InsomniacGames on social media for future updates. Fortunately, the wait won’t be long… Stay tuned!
On behalf of Insomniac Games and our collaborators at PlayStation and Marvel Games… thanks for reading!
Today’s State of Play packed in over 60 minutes of updates, announcements, and reveals. It opened with a closer look at Marvel’s Wolverine and concluded with the reveal of God of War Laufey. Between those two heavyweights, a barrage of release dates, fresh looks, and surprises. The rest of your 2026 is looking stacked (and action packed!) with Control Resonant, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Silent Hill: Downfall amongst others all confirming launch dates for later this year. And 2027? Shaping up quite nicely as well.
As ever, you can rewatch the show in full below. After that, get the headlines for every game announced during its runtime, watch their full trailers, and discover more about these upcoming titles with deep dives into story, gameplay and more in a selection of dedicated PlayStation Blog articles, written by the games’ creators*.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
Bandai Namco’s aerial combat sim takes flight on PS5 October 2 this year. It promises a thrilling campaign and new tactical maneuvers to tackle enemy aircraft and ground targets, as well as encounters against colossal continental transport aircraft and land-based ships. 30 different aircraft, including real-world fighters and fictional models, will be yours to pilot.
Find the flavour of becoming a sushi master in Bancho The Chef, cooking sim meets global-trotting RPG in an all-new standalone prequel to Dave the Diver. Cook meals to customer satisfaction to raise restaurant reputations the world over, while learning techniques from each locale’s culinary master. Like the dishes he creates, Bancho isn’t confined to a single flavor of genre: fish, pet cats, take on cooking requests, and more.
Control Resonant launches globally on PlayStation 5 September 24. To celebrate, Remedy shares a brand-new Story Trailer, offering a deeper look into a world no longer bound by rules we understand. A Manhattan warped by paranatural forces: its architecture impossible, its realities shifting, its streets stalked by monstrous entities. For Dylan to push deeper into the city, he must master both his evolving abilities and the raw power of his shapeshifting weapon, the Aberrant.
Arrakis awaits. Dune: Awakening, the open world survival game set in one of science fiction’s most iconic universes, is coming to PlayStation 5 on September 22. This definitive version of the game features a brand new single-player mode, a new chapter in its cinematic storyline, and countless more additions, and improvements.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered
Break out your calendar and get ready to slice a reminder mark on there. The modern day revival of both Dynasty Warriors 3 and Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends roars onto PS5 later this year on October 1.
God of War Laufey
Experience the next chapter of the legendary God of War franchise – for both new and returning fans. Death was supposed to be the end, but for Laufey (Faye), warrior and wife to Kratos, a new adventure is just beginning. To save the ones she loves, Faye must fight through the afterlife of the gods in a land overflowing with dangerous magic. God of War Laufey is coming to PlayStation 5.
Runners, Season 2 is live today, bringing a fresh start where everyone can explore what’s new and chart their path through the season together. Interested in joining them? Marathon’s Open Play Week runs June 2 to June 9, no PlayStation Plus membership required, opening Tau Ceti IV to newcomers and lets them get to grips with the sci-fi shooter’s taut-extraction gameplay and tense, high-stakes PvP and PvE battles.
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls delivers numerous announcements in today’s show. Three new characters join the roster: powerful mutant Magneto, archenemy of Spider-Man Green Goblin, and the brutally aggressive and utterly merciless Carnage. Joining Doctor Doom they form the Knights of Doom, who’ll impact events in the game’s Episode Mode.
Insomniac Games shares a brutal, violent, and action-packed look at its upcoming single-player adventure Marvel’s Wolverine. Alongside a closer look at Logan’s ferocious combat techniques, the studio gave us a glimpse at some of the characters who you’ll encounter as part of mutant task force Team X. That includes powerful telekinetic Jean Grey, who Logan teams up with for some devastating takedowns of the cybernetic, mutant-hunting Reavers.
First-person action horror ILL creeps into State of Play for a tantalising, terrifying taste of its grim story, unpredictable monsters, a visceral dismemberment system, and realistic physics, all intent to create an atmosphere of relentless terror. Strap in.
Kemuri
Unseen is a Tokyo-based game studio led by Ikumi Nakamura, and today they unveiled their new project: stylish supernatural adventure Kemuri, which is coming to PS5 in 2027. In the chaotic world of Kemuri City, life and death coexist. Players will confront the paranormal as they explore a sprawling vertical city, traversing rooftops, back alleys, and hidden ruins alone or in online co-op with up to two other players, and form contacts with powerful yokai that’ll unlock new abilities and outfits.
From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked. This unique, visceral action-RPG is built for solo players and co-op squads alike, and is set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. The game hits PS5 this October and features 100+ hours of content, new powerful weapons, new bosses and enemies, new areas to explore, and a completely reimagined class system.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches September 25 on PS5… and a demo of the supernatural sword-fighting adventure is out today! The PS5 demo features around 30 minutes of the early story, and lets you get to grips with the game’s essential techniques such as Parry, Deflect, Issen, Oni Armament, absorbing souls, and more.
The fast-paced action RPG left us breathless with its State of Play reveal, dropping in to announce that it’ll headline a dedicated State of Play later this summer, which will fully delve into the features, mechanics and story to arm you for its launch on PS5 October 29.
Several new titles are PlayStation Plus-bound! Firstly, open-world survival game, Runescape: Dragonwilds is coming to PS5 in the future as a day one Game Catalog title, bringing with it a rich fantasy world that you can explore and enjoy alone or with friends. PlayStation Plus Premium members can enjoy a trio of games over the coming months. Colorful action-rhythm tunes with Gitaroo Man, available later this month, Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy in July, and Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams in August**.
Rayman Legends Retold
Rayman Legends Retold is a 3D reimagining of the iconic multiplayer platformer, launching on PS5 October 1, bringing new content and narrative twists. Fully voiced characters, expanded soundtrack, new and improved gameplay, with a rich selection of returning levels, a mysterious new realm, and four new musical stages… and of course, up to four players in couch co-op.
Silent Hill: Townfall has a release date: September 24. To mark the moment, the PS5 horror introduces a new character and gameplay trailer in State of Play. In it, we get introduced to Zoe, an inhabitant of St. Amelia who Simon initially connects with over his CRTV device, as well as a terrifying new creature that will stalk him in the darkness of the Otherworld.
Speed, pressure, and spectacle collide as you take on iconic moments inspired by TV and movie racing greats as a stunt performer. Each film is split into episodes, and each episode is a unique level with its own vehicle, and specific gameplay twists. From one episode to the next, the environment, pace, objectives, and scenes all change. Every film feels completely fresh, and stylish, precise driving and confident stunt work are rewarded handsomely.
Survive an island teeming with dinosaurs in this intriguing modern day survival horror title from Great Ape Games, launching 2027 on PS5. Flight, not fight, is key, as each dinosaur has been designed as an animal, not a monster, existing within the world with their own instincts, behaviors, and drives, and you’re forced to navigate a food chain where you no longer sit at the top.
Crystal Dynamics and co-developer Flying Wild Hog return to Lara’s roots in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis sets foot on PS5 next February 12. To coincide with that release date announcement, Amazon Game Studios presented a whistle stop tour of highlights in the form of a new trailer, including gameplay segments from the iconic Peru Lost Valley, and the return of some familiar faces.
Today we announced an all-new PS5 sequel to the classic horror, developed by Firesprite Games. Until Dawn 2 is a standalone experience, featuring a brand new cast, a whole new world to explore, and gut-wrenching decisions that’ll shape your story. This time a crew of ghost hunters head to an abandoned tropical island for their TV network-funded debut episode. Intrigue and dangers await when it launches next year.
We’re thrilled to finally share what the team at Santa Monica Studio has been working on, the next mainline entry to the God of War series: God of War Laufey!
Death was supposed to be the end, but for Laufey (Faye), warrior and wife to Kratos, a new adventure is just beginning. Awakening unexpectedly in a strange land after her funeral, Faye discovers the plans she put in place to protect Kratos and Atreus are now at risk.
To save the ones she loves, Faye must fight through the afterlife of the gods — the Everywhen — where ruthless gods from across mythology vie for power in a land overflowing with dangerous magic.
Right from the start, we knew Laufey needed to contain all the core elements that define a God of War game.
Faye has always been a formidable warrior in our story. She and Kratos can both hit hard and take hits, so one of our top priorities throughout the development has been handcrafting a uniquely fresh feel for Faye’s gameplay that will also meet the high expectations fans have for the series.
Combining the movement and fluidity of the Greek era with the Norse era’s approach to world-building and close ties with characters — we’ve crafted an experience that has given our team incredible opportunities to take exciting creative swings, while staying true to the pillars of the God of War series.
Interview with Game Director Ariel Lawrence
Santa Monica Studio’s Head of Creative Cory Barlog and God of War Laufey’s Game Director Ariel Lawrence sat down for an extended interview speaking about the reveal, how the idea of a Faye game first came to be, and the long-term creative vision for the franchise.
Watch the full interview with Ariel and Cory below!
Introducing Faye
Faye has long been one of the impactful characters in God of War’s Norse saga. A legendary warrior and leader — her impact was left on the Nine Realms long before she ever met Kratos.
God of War Laufey brings Faye to the forefront — exploring the humanity, strengths, and flaws of the person whose legacy was beloved in the minds of many.
To set the stage for Faye’s introduction, God of War Laufey’s Narrative Director and Lead Writer discuss what we know about her going into this journey and give a taste of what awaits her in the afterlife of the gods.
Afterlife of the Gods
Odin was haunted by the prophecy of his demise during the events of Ragnarök, obsessively pursuing knowledge of something beyond the afterlives of mortals.
In God of War Laufey, we explore the answer to that question: What happens to the gods when they die?
The Everywhen is the birthplace and endpoint to which all magic returns, a transcendent realm above those we’ve come to know. A location in which gods and creatures from different mythologies come together, and not always in harmonious coexistence.
We’ve shown a brief look at two of the gods Faye will encounter in the Everywhen — Sekhmet and Begtse, both decidedly less than friendly towards a new face suddenly appearing in their midst.
Faye quickly discovers that despite the impossibility of awakening from death in a place that defies everything she thought she knew, it may prove even harder to leave while the natural flow of magic has been disrupted.
Paradise or prison — Faye will need to uncover hidden mysteries about the true nature of the Everywhen throughout her journey if she is to have any hope of finding her way home.
Reprising her role as Faye after appearing in God of War Ragnarök, we’re thrilled to have the fantastic Deborah Ann Woll lead the cast of God of War Laufey.
Faye will not be venturing into the Everywhen alone, as she meets two companions shortly after she first wakes up.
Phranque, played by Jack Quaid, is a curious cosmic cube with an earnest disposition. He will do whatever it takes to protect his friends and the creatures of the Everywhen.
Rue, played by Perlina Lau, is the enchanted ribbon guardian tasked with keeping the devastatingly powerful sword in her care from falling into the wrong hands.
Together they will embark on a journey deep into the Everywhen that will pit them against a fantastic cast of gods and creatures from across mythology, as well as beings native to the Everywhen itself.
As the Golden Hand of the Jötnar, Faye has deep roots as a warrior and has proven equal to even the likes of Thor, one of the strongest gods in the Nine Realms.
From the beginning, we’ve built her combat to maximize lethality, power, and fluidity.
Building upon the strengths of the modern God of War combat system while injecting some old school, classic DNA of the Greek era — Laufey will feel fresh, yet familiar to fans of the series.
By allowing Faye to move easily between ground and air without halting the action, we’ve refined a hyper-responsiveness to her combat that we can’t wait for players to experience when they get their hands on the controller for the first time.
Her increased mobility adds a ton of offensive and defensive tools to turn battles against even the fiercest gods to her favor.
We’ve given you a taste of what Faye’s gameplay will look like at the start, and that’s just scratching the surface. There’s so much more we can’t wait to share further down the road — and plenty we’ll leave for fans to discover on their own!
Legendary sword for a legendary warrior
As the previous owner of the Leviathan Axe, Faye is no stranger to legendary weapons. Upon her arrival in the Everywhen, she earns the trust of the sword’s guardian Rue enough to use the blade in their fight to escape imprisonment.
Wielded in Faye’s expert hand, its full potential is unleashed.
Speed, control, and relentlessness define the tempo of Faye’s combat. Building and maintaining momentum from one attack to the next, across the ground or into the sky, she creates a relentless onslaught against her foes.
Golden Hand of the Jötnar
The Giants of Jötunheim had access to powerful magic, so much so that even Odin viewed them as one of the greatest threats to his rule over the Nine Realms.
As the Golden Hand of the Jötnar, the most powerful protector of the Giants — Faye wielded fearsome powers, including the ability to manipulate souls.
After arriving in the afterlife of the gods, a place steeped in the oldest of magic, Faye’s own soul related abilities are greatly amplified.
In the Everywhen, Faye can strike her golden palm at a foe with such force it detaches their soul from their body. From there, Faye can attack the soul directly, knock it into other enemies, and more — opening up combos and creative uses that we hope players will have a lot of fun mastering.
Back for more!
As we get closer to release, we’ll be back to share more details about the afterlife of the gods.
On behalf of everyone at Santa Monica Studio and all our partners working on God of War Laufey, thank you so much for watching the announcement video. We appreciate all the support fans have shown this series over the last two decades and hope you enjoy what we’ve got coming next!
Back in 2015, Until Dawn arrived on PlayStation 4, and we all fell (and screamed) in love with this instant classic. Now, we’re beyond excited to finally announce an all-new sequel for PS5… and if that’s not enough, we’ve got the world’s first trailer, right here, just for you.
Until Dawn 2 is a standalone experience, featuring a brand new cast, a whole new world to explore, and true to form, a modern horror experience packed with intrigue, emotion, twists, and the kind of choices that will keep you up at night. Your decisions still shape the story: who falls victim, and who survives Until Dawn…
Brand new story
Our cast this time is a crew of ghost hunters, the faces behind the wildly popular paranormal channel, Dead True.. Only, well… they’ve never actually seen anything supernatural. The scares they are known for are, let’s say, a little staged. But all that changes when for the very first time, they come face-to-face with real horrors and must start living up to their reputation to survive until dawn.
Having just signed a deal with a big TV network, the crew gets shipped off to an abandoned tropical island for their first fully funded episode. At first, it’s all sun, sand, secrets… plus some very not-safe-for-the-workplace drama as their complicated relationships bubble to the surface.
Of course, there’s more to this beautiful island than meets the eye. Beneath this blissful exterior, hide dreadful and heartbreaking secrets – centuries old and hungry for vengeance… and our crew have landed right in the middle of it.
Chasing likes might have brought them here, but survival quickly becomes the only metric that counts. Will you help them escape to tell the world their story, or will they become just another haunted legend, claimed by the island?
Choice and consequence
Would it even be an Until Dawn game without gut-wrenching decisions? Will you risk injury to save a cute baby boar from a gnarly bear trap? Keep a scandalous affair going, even if it could blow up the group? Push someone to their breaking point, all for the sake of content that your intimidating boss says you need to get?
This time, how you manage relationships within the crew matters more than ever, with some branches based on where things stand between characters. It’s not just the huge moments, even small character moments can set off a Butterfly Effect, sending your story spinning off towards unforeseen consequences…
Stay tuned for more
Here at Firesprite, we took the reins on Until Dawn 2 as our first release since Horizon: Call of the Mountain, where we collaborated with our friends at Guerrilla Games. Like many of you, a bunch of us on the team are massive fans of the original Until Dawn, so getting to build the sequel has been a dream come true. Part of our mission from day one has been honoring that core DNA: character drama, tough choices, and those unforgettable horror moments that made the first game so special.
In the coming months, we’ll be rolling out more story details, diving into Until Dawn 2’s gameplay, and of course, introducing our new cast. Amongst the characters in today’s reveal you’ll have spotted the return of the enigmatic Dr Hill, played once again by the fantastic Peter Stormare. We’ve still got plenty more to share leading up to the launch of Until Dawn 2 in 2027.
Sony has successfully made its State of Play showcase series into a brand that brings in millions of views with each episode. The most recent showcase, which took place 2nd June ahead of Summer Game Fest 2026, was apparently its biggest-ever, no matter which way you measure it.
For a while after it launched, I never felt like the PlayStation 5 Pro ever actually came out. You could argue Sony hasn't been promoting it well. The initial Ghost of Yotei reveal took place in a September 2024 State of Play, yet its trailer didn't include Pro footage, and the accompanying PS Blog post makes no mention of whether or not the game would support it. At that point, the Pro was mere days old - but you'd think the first major first-party title to be announced after the Pro's reveal would, you know, reference it?
Seeing Jean Gray in the trailer for Marvel's Wolverine yesterday, and her ability to work with Logan as an ally in combat, naturally gave rise to another question about the game: which other famous X-Men characters will we see?
Sony Santa Monica has announced its next God of War game. It's known as God of War Laufey, and was revealed as part of this evening's PlayStation State of Play.
At this evening's PlayStation State of Play we were treated to another look at Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. Legacy of Atlantis is the upcoming remake of the original Tomb Raider, which was unveiled at The Game Awards in December.
After months of teasing, we finally have a release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword. As per Sony's latest State of Play showcase, the 1500s-Japan-set action-RPG is scheduled for release 25th September, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. And there is a demo live, and available to play, right now.
Sony officially kicked off the Summer showcase season with a packed June 2026 State of Play, delivering over an hour of announcements, gameplay reveals, release dates, and a few genuinely unexpected surprises. From the long-awaited return of God of War to fresh gameplay from Marvel’s Wolverine, alongside new entries in iconic franchises such as Tomb…
June 2026’s major State of Play showcase recently ended and featured a slew of game announcements, trailers, and more. In case you didn’t catch everything, we’ve broken down every major announcement, trailer, and gameplay reveal that the event had to offer.
God of War Laufey Announced
During the recent State of Play event, publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Santa Monica Studio announced God of War Laufey, a new entry in the series that sees Kratos’ wife, Laufey, as the protagonist, confirming recent rumors. A release date was not announced, but the game will launch for PlayStation 5. A full gameplay showcase introducing the narrative, world setting, several characters, enemies, and more was also released, alongside a game director interview and Meet the Cast video.
ILL Gets Gameplay Trailer And Release Window
During the recent State of Play event, Team Clout released a brand-new trailer for its upcoming horror game ILL. The trailer showcases gameplay showing several monsters and enemies, along with several weapons and locations. The game will launch sometime in 2027 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
Rayman Legends Retold Announced
During the recent State of Play event, publisher Ubisoft and developers Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan announced Rayman Legends Retold, a remake of the 2013 game Rayman Legends. It will launch on October 1 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC. The announcement trailer showcases the updated visuals and gameplay elements.
Marvel’s Wolverine Gets New Gameplay Showcase
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Insomniac Games released new details and a new seven-minute extended trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine. Additionally, pre-orders for the game are available now. Marvel’s Wolverine will launch on September 15 for PlayStation 5.
Until Dawn 2 Announced
During the recent State of Play event, publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Firesprite announced Until Dawn 2, a sequel to the 2015 horror game Until Dawn. A release date was not announced, but the game will launch sometime in 2027 for PlayStation 5.
MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls Gets New Trailer
Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Arc System Works released a trailer announcing that Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage will be a playable characters in the upcoming fighting game MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls as the team Knights of Doom.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Release Date Announced
Publisher Amazon Games and developers Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog announced that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will launch on February 10, 2027. This is notably a delay from its previously planned 2026 release window. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam.
CONTROL Resonant Release Date Announced
Developer Remedy Entertainment announced that CONTROL Resonant will launch on September 24 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Gets New Trailer
Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Bandai Namco Aces announced that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch on October 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.
Silent Hill: Townfall Release Date And New Trailer
Publishers Konami and Annapurna Interactive announced that Silent Hill: Townfall will launch on September 24 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gets Release Date And Demo
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword will launch on September 25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Additionally, pre-orders and a demo for the game was also released.
No Rest for the Wicked 1.0 Release Date
Developer Moon Studios announced that the action RPG No Rest for the Wicked will leave Early Access and launch in version 1.0 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam sometime in October.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Release Date
Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force announced that Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered will launch on October 1 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam.
Dune: Awakening Console Release Date
Funcom announced that the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of open-world survival Dune: Awakening will launch on September 22.
Phantom Blade Zero Gets New Trailer, Delayed
S-GAME announced that it has delayed its action RPG Phantom Blade Zero from its previously planned September 9 release date to October 29. It will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
KEMURI Gets New Trailer And Release Window
Studio UNSEEN released a new gameplay trailer announcing that KEMURI, the upcoming yokai action game will launch sometime in 2027 for PlayStation 5.
Bancho the Chef Announced
MINTROCKET announced Bancho the Chef, a new cooking simulation adventure game and prequel to DAVE THE DIVER. The game will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.
The Lost Wild Trailer And Release Window
Annapurna Interactive and developer Great Ape Games released a new trailer announcing that Dinosaur survival horror The Lost Wild will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in 2027.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Coming To PS5
Jagex announced that the open-world survival crafting game RuneScape: Dragonwilds will launch sometime in 2026 for PlayStation 5. It will be available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members at launch.
Stuntman: Hollywood Announced
Saber Interactive has announced Stuntman: Hollywood, a new single-player action racing game in the Stuntman series. A release date was not announced, but it will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.
Fate is at it again. The long-awaited remaster of Legacy of Kain: Defiance is coming, and the stars have foretold it will arrive later this year.
Much like the remasters of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver and its sequel, the Defiance redux boldly reimagines key elements of the original game. One of these deviations, a complete overhaul of the game's camera system, has convinced me Destiny's wheel isn't as unstoppable as it seems.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance's camera made Kain's last journey hard to follow
Image by Crystal Dynamics
Most fans of Crystal Dynamics' Shakespearean vampire fantasy saga look back on Legacy of Kain: Defiance with fondness. The game brings Kain's bloody battle against the forces that shaped his fate to a satisfying finish, answering almost every philosophical riddle raised throughout the series with grace and nuance. Sadly, the game's camera system was a few clowns short of a circus.
In their eagerness to showcase the game's impressive graphics and atmospheric level design, Defiance's development team drew inspiration from Resident Evil and opted for a fixed camera system. While this setup lends the tortured world of Nosgoth a cinematic flair rarely seen in games of the time, it can make actually playing the game quite an unpleasant ordeal.
Defiance's core gameplay boasts a healthy mix of platforming, puzzle-solving, and combo-focused combat, and the game's camera has a knack for messing up all of them. Paths forward, puzzle solutions, and enemies readying to hit you all have a nasty habit of hiding just out of frame, and even when they are visible, the wonky perspective can make it hard to gauge how close or far they are from you. Automatic lock-on in combat and less-than-ideal collision detection don't make things any easier.
The "bold" decision to immobilize Defiance's camera tarnished the game's reputation for years after its release. Legacy of Kain's fans love Defiance's story, but they hate its camera with a bloodlust worthy of the man himself, if Reddit posts like this one are anything to go by.
Defiance Remastered's new camera system blesses classic Kain with a modern perspective
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While showing Definace: Remastered off during Thursday's State of Play, Crystal Dynamics made it painfully obvious they didn't brush aside players' opinions of the original's camera. The remaster trades fixed camera angles for a free-floating camera that the player can control independently. From what little we've seen of the remake's gameplay, this change could fix everything wrong with Defiance.
Terrible as the pun may be, Kain fans are eating well right now. Not only do we now have a complete, remastered version of the Soul Reaver saga, but we also have Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, a side-scrolling prequel that brings back most of the original cast. Sometimes, fate smiles on us mere mortals.
Packed show, right? Clocking in at just over an hour, today’s State of Play ran the gauntlet of exciting updates to upcoming SIE Studios titles and games coming from our third party partners, as well as surprise new reveals and upcoming demos. Oh, and there was the small matter of God of War, with the announcement of a remake of the original God of War trilogy and the surprise reveal of God of War Sons of Sparta, which is out now on PS5.
We’ve got the full show for you to rewatch below. Underneath that, we recap all the key details of every announcement and include the full trailers for your viewing pleasure, and for several titles, further details and insight by the game creators in a selection of dedicated PlayStation Blog articles.
007 First Light
State of Play debuted a brand-new story trailer for 007 First Light, offering PlayStation 5 players a deeper look at IO Interactive’s original take on the origin of James Bond. The video offers a glimpse of Bond’s exploits in Iceland, which puts him on MI6’s radar as a potential recruit for its newly revived 00 programme. The programme will see Bond cross paths with its training instructor, former 00 agent John Greenway, with two needing to work together to take on 009, a former British operative now turned rogue and on the loose.
Following up from last December’s reveal, Bad Robot Games Chief Creative Officer Mike Booth joined us at State of Play to delve into the core gameplay loop, mechanics and more of the four-player co-op shooter 4: Loop. You can check out the full breakdown in the video above, and read more from Booth in a dedicated PlayStation Blog article, including news on upcoming beta opportunities.
This one-person, one-dog action RPG launches on PS5 August 4. Set in sci-fi inspired far-future Japan against the backdrop of a devastated world, Beast of Reincarnation follows Emma, a blight-corrupted outcast and her four-legged companion Koo, a malefact whose kind is supposedly a danger to the world. You’ll need to switch between Emma’s real-time, sword-based combat and directing Koo through a command system similar to a turn-based RPG.
A blast from PlayStation’s strategic past returns this year in the form of Brigandine Abyss, a new entry in the single player fantasy strategy RPG, the first title of which was released on the original PlayStation back in 1998. Now, six years after the release of Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, the series once again brings players to a fantasy world where battles take place on a hex grid.
Adventurers, get ready to crack that whip as the legendary 2D action-exploration series returns this year on PS5. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse recaptures the gothic action in a whole new way as development duties are shared between Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin. New weapons and abilities join classic tools, all envisioned with a brand new art style.
Remedy Entertainment shares new details on Control Resonant’s shapeshifting weapons, navigating gravity anomalies, and more. Learn how you’ll navigate a Manhattan unpredictably reshaped by otherworldly forces and battle fearsome forces by using our own supernatural abilities, including a shapeshifting weapon.
Welcome to a gothic world full of angels, demons, and ancient gods. In this action-adventure RPG Crimson Moon, developed by ProbablyMonsters, you’ll battle alone or join forces with a friend. Be ready though, as co-op amplifies the intensity, with dynamic difficulty scaling and enemy composition ensuring every mission feels fresh and personal. Whether fighting side-by-side or carving your own path, the goal remains the same. Purge the darkness and reclaim the city. The game launches later this year on PS5.
Octopus Darwin slithered into State of Play with two announcements. First, a release date: April 2. Secondly, the surprise announcement, not only of a demo, but a demo that will be available tomorrow, and that demo’s content is directly inspired by Metal Gear Solid! Play the Tactical Octopus Action demo tomorrow on PS5, and pre-order the full game to get two exclusive skins.
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round
A double hit of Dead or Alive news at State of Play. First off, Dead or Alive 6 Last Round will be slugging its way onto PS5 on June 25. This definitive version of the 2019 brawler will launch simultaneously with both standard and free-to-play editions, with the latter featuring 4 fighters from the fuller 29-strong roster. And Team Ninja confirmed work is underway on a brand new entry into the series, sharing a first tease, which you can watch above.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach comes to PC on March 19, with pre-purchase starting today on Steam and Epic Games. New features and modes will be part of that release, and they’ll also be available on PS5 the same day as a game update! More details on those will be revealed in the future.
Two big announcements from Santa Monica Studio concluded today’s State of Play. First, confirmation that a remake of the God of War Greek trilogy is in early development. Secondly, the studio has partnered with Mega Cat Studios to create 2D action platformer God of War Sons of Sparta, which is out today on PS5!
Strike through March 10 on your calendars warriors, as that’s the day Ghost of Yōtei Legends launches. This supernaturally-charged, cooperative multiplayer update, will be available to all Ghost of Yōtei players as part of the game’s 1.5 update. With distinct character classes to learn and earn cosmetics for, three mission types to conquer and the promise of a Raid in the coming months, you better warm up that sword arm.
Saber Interactive is working with the creators of the action movie franchise to create a previously unseen chapter in the life of John Wick, which lets you play as the Baba Yaga himself. The studio is promising the signature elements from John Wick movies to be present in the game, from the unique use of camerawork; bold and cinematic environments; and extremely distinctive gun-fu action and intense driving experiences. The game is coming to PS5, but release date and official title is not yet known.
Ember Lab returns with an all-new adventure as an older, renowned Spirit Guide Kena travels to the mysterious island of Kosmora. Spirit companions will be a big part of Kena’s journey, charming buddies that travel with you, grow over time, and unlock new powers as your bond deepens. There’s still spirits to be cleansed, and new elemental gameplay expands the strategy and depth to combat. Kena: Scars of Kosmora launches this year on PS5 and PC.
The remastered dark fantasy classic launches March 3 on PS5 and PS4, with a robust set of new features to get your fangs into. Alongside refinements to visuals, controls, and camera design for modern audiences, and a host of archival content, the game’s Deluxe Edition will feature a playable demo of Defiance’s cancelled sequel, Dark Prophecy.
It’s not long until Marathon’s launch on March 5, but players eager to start their exploration of Tau Ceti IV won’t even need to wait that long: Bungie has announced n Server Slam on Feb 26. PS5 players will be able to experience select content from the full game, as well as earn a tiered gear package and grab a special emblem and banner which will be available in the full experience. Oh, and the studio also came to State of Play with a brand-new gameplay trailer in tow.
Ready those colorful costumes, superhero fans. MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls punches onto PS5 and PC August 6, with pre-orders opening Feb 19. Alongside the release date, State of Play revealed three new additions to the roster in the form of Magik, Wolverine and Danger, and in a supporting PlayStation Blog article, the creators confirmed an Episode Mode and detailed the different editions that’ll be available at PlayStation Store.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 launches August 27 this year on PS5. Packaging together Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and the series’ first portable title Metal Gear: Ghost Babel as a bonus title along with some extras that’ll thrill long-term fans of Konami’s stealth series.
Shovel Knight studio Yacht Games joined State of Play to share new gameplay and a PS5 demo for Mina the Hollower. The action adventure launches this spring on PS5, and promises to be the creator’s largest game yet, boasting a densely packed world with over 25 unique bosses, 60 trinkets to discover, weapon upgrades, a level up system, new game plus, hundreds of gameplay modifiers, a fishing mini-game, tons of puns, and so much more. You can try it yourself tomorrow, when a limited time demo drops on PS5.
Set years before the events of the original game, this prologue tells the story of how Alba and the wolf cub Neva first met. You must guide the cub through the blighted wilderness, facing new enemies and endure perilous trials together. New gameplay mechanics and all new locations are promised. This DLC launches February 19.
Multiple games were announced to be coming to PlayStation Plus. Co-op puzzler Big Walk is launching day one into PlayStation Plus Monthly Games later this year, while PlayStation Plus Premium members can enjoy two Classics in the form of Tekken Dark Resurrection (originally released on PSP), out March, and Time Crisis, out May.
February’s Game Catalog lineup was also announced at State of Play. Quickly swap between both Spider-Men as you explore an expanded Marvel’s New York in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, race for supremacy across a shared open world in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, embark on an intimate, emotional journey through a fading land in Neva, or capture fleeting moments on a reflective road trip in Season: A Letter to the Future. Meanwhile, Disney Pixar Wall-E brings platform adventure to PlayStation Plus Premium. All these titles and more are available in February’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog from February 17.
Today’s State of Play brought us a closer look at Capcom’s new intriguing sci-fi adventure,giving us a glimpse into its world and the threats that protagonists Hugh and his android companion Diana will face. Get ready to hack and fight your way through enemy threats April 24 on PS5.
Project Windless
Coming to PS5, Project Windless is a dark fantasy open-world action RPG inspired by the Korean novel series The Bird That Drinks Tears. The game will tap into a point thousands of years before the source material, having you play as one of the Rekons, a nomadic warrior race of humanoid birds, known for their immense physical strength and size.
The classic 1995 platformer receives a feature-packed Anniversary Edition, and it’s launching digitally on PS5 February 13! Developed by Digital Eclipse, this definitive edition lets you play multiple versions of the original, take on 120 additional levels pulled from the bonus level packs. It includes a faithfully reimagined soundtrack by composer Christophe Héral, optional enhanced gameplay features, an interactive documentary and a never-before-playable prototype, giving you an inside look at how Rayman’s gameplay was developed.
We’re just over two weeks away from Capcom’s latest installment of its iconic horror series, launching on February 27. At State of Play, the publisher debuted the game’s launch trailer, which was full of new tantalizing story teases and powerful action beats. Sit back, and enjoy the new footage.
Rev.Noir
Konami brought the first glimpse of their new JPRG to State of Play. Rev.Noir is set in a world played by a deadly phenomenon known as lightfall, which instantly kills anyone it touches. The story follows a memory-lost boy and a mysterious girl as they set out on a journey to put an end to the catastrophe.
Saros
Housemarque unpacked some of the tantalizing gameplay features of its sci-fi shooter ahead of its April 30 launch on PS5. Armor upgrades to better fit your playstyle, an intriguing Modifier system to let you adjust Carcosa’s dangers to your tastes. Fast travel to unlocked biomes. Then there’s the world-altering eclipse events which escalate the threat against you, as corruption affects enemies, weapons and artifacts. A challenge not for the fainthearted.
This new entry into the horror franchise offers a new town to explore, horrific enemies to fight and evade, and story-driven puzzles that help deliver a new but distinctly Silent Hill tale of mystery, tragedy and loss. The perspective shifts to first person, and a new yet-retro portable CRT TV device will be both a useful tool in encounters and a way to unveil more of the story.
Take part in a runs-based, high-stakes reinvention of racing born in the lawless Outer Rim of the Star Wars galaxy, coming to PS5 later this year. Today we got a first glimpse of gameplay, spanning different planets, and highlighting different racing vehicles and characters, all of whom are competing in the unsanctioned racing circuit where only the bold survive.
Yakoh Shinobi Ops
Four player online, isometric shinobi action sneaks onto PS5 next year in the form of Yakoh Shinobi Ops. Work together to infiltrate heavily guarded enemy territory, combining your unique ninjutsu abilities to avoid traps, evade soldiers and escape an ever-present, unstoppable Pursuer who threatens to end your run prematurely.
Octopath Traveler 0 comes out for PS5 and PS4 on December 4, 2025… but who wants to wait that long? You can start your adventure today in the new free demo!
This generous chunk of game lets you play through the opening prologue, and play through the first chapter of multiple story arcs… or for three hours. Whichever comes first.
And yes – progress does carry over to the full game.
The demo’s not the only thing that’s dropped today – as part of today’s reveal we also released a brand-new trailer that gives you some enticing insight into the game’s brilliant story. Take a look:
Read on and we’ll tell you what you can do in the demo – and how you can get it. First, though, we should introduce the game itself:
What is Octopath Traveler 0?
Octopath Traveler 0 is an HD-2D RPG that offers a fresh take on the acclaimed series.
Rather than eight separate characters and stories as in previous games, Octopath Traveler 0 follows your customizable protagonist on a journey to find those who destroyed your hometown Wishvale – and bring them to justice!
Not only that, but you’ll also have the opportunity to rebuild your town, placing buildings, decorations and more to make it feel like… well, a home.
It’s a stirring tale of revenge and retribution, with more than 30 allies to recruit, each with their own stories. Not to mention thrillingly strategic turn-based battles with up to eight party members at a time, and beautiful visuals thanks to the series’ signature HD-2D graphics.
Oh, and in true Octopath fashion, it also has one of the best soundtracks you’ll hear this year.
You can get a taste of all of this, of course, in the new demo!
What’s included in the free demo?
One of the first things you’ll do in the Octopath Traveler 0 demo is make your protagonist! For the first time in the series, you get to design the main character yourself, choosing an appearance and a few other features that suit your personal style.
Then, you play through the game’s prologue. The town of Wishvale is celebrating its annual Day of Reverence and about to light the blue flame that protects peace. The festive atmosphere is brought to a sudden stop when the town is attacked and engulfed in red flames.
In the aftermath, your plucky protagonist sets out on a mission to find those responsible.
Once you’re done with the prologue, you have a lot of freedom in what you do and how you explore. The game features three antagonists, known as Masters, who each have their own story arc. In the demo, you can play through the first chapter of all three ‘Master of’ arcs, as well as the ‘Kindlers of the Flame’ story, which introduces the restoration of Wishvale and its town-building mechanics.
The demo lasts for three hours – and you can play through as much of that content as you like in that time.
What can you expect from the battle system?
Whichever arc you choose to play, you’ll get to experience the game’s super satisfying turn-based battles.
The game uses the acclaimed ‘Break & Boost’ battle system, which is based around exploiting enemy weaknesses to whittle down their Shield Points and break them. Once broken, an enemy is stunned and vulnerable to attacks.
Each turn, characters in your party also accumulate Boost Points (BP). These can be spent to attack multiple times in a single turn, strengthen certain attacks, increase the potency of healing and buffs and more.
The key to success is knowing when to use BP and when to hold them. For example, is it worth using multiple attacks to break an enemy now, or should you save them for when your foe is vulnerable so you can maximize damage? Each fight is a fun, strategic challenge.
You’ll meet some allies in the demo, and the combat system only expands further in the main game. You’ll be able to recruit more than 30 characters to your team, and battle with up to eight of them in the party at a time.
You’ll have a front and back row in battle, and have the ability to switch between them even mid-fight. That means more BP to play with, and faster battles with even more strategic depth!
How does town-building factor into the demo?
Your journey’s not just about retribution – it’s about restoration as well.
During the demo, you’ll be able to start rebuilding Wishvale and explore the new town creation mechanics. You can place buildings, decorations and more as you start to build a settlement that feels uniquely yours.
As you build Wishvale in the demo and in the full game, you’ll add more residents and facilities, which can supply items and equipment, train your party with new skills and more to help you on your adventures.
As you adventure, you’ll collect valuable resources and potential residents that you can use to expand and improve Wishvale.
There’s a lot of depth to the town-building in the game, and you’ll get to lay some strong foundations in the free demo, before you unleash your creativity in the final game!
Do you need to have played Ocopath Traveler I or II to play this?
Octopath Traveler 0 is set in Orsterra – the setting for the original Octopath Traveler. However, the game starts before the events of that game, and tells its own, unconnected story, so you’re not missing any vital narrative if you’ve never played an Octopath game before.
That said, If you do have save files on the same console for Octopath Traveler I, Octopath Traveler II (and even Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake or Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake!), you’ll also earn some useful items or customization items for your town in the full game.
How do you get the Octopath Traveler 0 demo?
The Octopath Traveler 0 demo is available today for PS5 and PS4. To get it, simply visit PlayStation Store.
We hope you like what you play! If you do, you can preorder the full game – and doing so gets you some neat in-game rewards when it launches:
5 Healing Grapes (M)
5 Inspiriting Plums (M)
2 Revitalizing Jam
Action Skill: Icewind Mastery
Octopath Traveler 0 comes out for PS5 and PS4 on December 4, but start your adventure today with the free demo!
During PlayStation’s State of Play, Konami unveiled Metal Gear Solid: Masters Collection Vol. 2 with an August 2026 launch date.
